Assistant​/Associate Professor, Beef Cattle Production and Management

The Animal Science Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor of Beef Production and Management starting approximately August 12, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Animal Science Department offers degree programs in both Animal and Dairy Science. Students learn principles of animal biology, husbandry, behavior, nutrition, and reproduction with molecular biology and other life sciences in a variety of species. These principles apply to farm animals, wildlife, laboratory animals, and companion animals. The curriculum is flexible, allowing each student to plan an individual curriculum aligned with their interests and career goals.

This is a comprehensive hands‑on program offering learn‑by‑doing opportunities to gain experience with a variety of animal species.

The beef cattle production and management position is intended to advance livestock through the application of existing and emerging technologies for improved animal production, health, optimizing sustainable resources utilization, animal welfare, health, and production efficiency. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science. Teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s background and the department’s needs.

Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student mentoring, and academic advising.

Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring ranges:

• Assistant Professor: $90,948 - $105,156
• Associate Professor: $105,492 - $114,720

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

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We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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